Our Man Utd vs Sunderland Prediction: 1-0
Man Utd vs Sunderland in the England Premier League is scheduled for an 14:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday October 4, 2025. A tight contest is expected, but Man Utd’s home advantage could see them secure a 1-0 win over Sunderland.
This Man Utd vs Sunderland prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Man Utd's Last Match – Brentford vs Man Utd
Man Utd will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-3 England Premier League defeat at the hands of Brentford on September 27. In that match, Man Utd controlled 56% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Brentford | 44% | 8 (8) | 1.95 | 39 |
 Man Utd | 56% | 8 (6) | 2.03 | 35 |
Sunderland's Last Match – Nottm Forest vs Sunderland
Sunderland must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 England Premier League victory over Nottm Forest in their last outing. In that match, Sunderland had 35% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nottm Forest | 65% | 12 (6) | 1.64 | 94 |
 Sunderland | 35% | 5 (3) | 1.19 | 29 |
Man Utd vs Sunderland Stats
Key Stats
| Man Utd | Sunderland | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75 | Attacking Strength | 0.29 |
| 0.86 | Defence Strength | 1.03 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 3/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Man Utd are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Sunderland average 0.9 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Man Utd 16-17
Sunderland 9-9
What are the odds for this match?
Man Utd to win: @1.5
Draw: @4.75
Sunderland to win: @5.75
Lineups
Man Utd (3-4-2-1) : Senne Lammens, Leny Yoro, Matthijs De Ligt, Luke Shaw, Amad Diallo, Casemiro, Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, Bryan Mbeumo, Mason Mount, Benjamin Sesko
Sunderland (4-2-3-1) : Robin Roefs, Trai Hume, Nordi Mukiele, Omar Alderete, Arthur Masuaku, Granit Xhaka, Noah Sadiki, Bertrand Traore, Enzo Le Fee, Simon Adingra, Wilson Isidor
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